Which filtration methods are used in the production of soft drinks?
The basic ingredients of soft drinks are sugars, carbon dioxide, water, and other raw materials. A filtering system must be constructed to filter and purify it and its raw materials during the production process, ensuring that it complies with food hygiene standards and enhancing flavour and taste.
Reverse osmosis filtration systems or RO Plants and air filtration systems, are some of the common filtration methods, used in production of soft-drinks.
Methods of filtration used in soft-drink production
· Process of Reverse Osmosis
The reverse osmosis filtration system's produced water is primarily used to supply, process water for the production of soft drinks. Reverse osmosis membrane elements require pre-filtration treatment since they can easily become blocked when used directly.
According to the needs, the filter consumables for the pre-filtration device can be chosen from, High Flow Filter Cartridges, Melt Blow Cartridges, or Filter Bags with a filtration accuracy of 5 micron.
· Pre-filtering Sterilisation Process
Typically, the terminal sterilisation device is situated upstream of the sterilisation pre-filtration equipment. Its primary purposes are to purge the liquid of contaminants such as big particles, safeguard the subsequent sterilisation filter system, and extend the life of the sterilisation filter element.
The sterilising and pre-filtration equipment is often made of sanitary stainless steel filter housing, and the filter consumables are typically either PP Nominal Pleated Filter Cartridges or PP Absolute Pleated Filter Cartridges.
· Process of post filtration
In order to ensure that the final products fulfil the hygienic standards of food safety, post sterilising filtration devices are typically placed after the mixing and blending of raw materials. Their major purpose is to eliminate bacteria and other microorganisms from the liquid. Sanitary Stainless Steel Filter Housing is typically used in the post filtration device's equipment.
· Air and Carbon Dioxide Filtration
To ensure that the products in the storage tank have always complied with the hygienic standards for food installation, the carbon dioxide/air filter device is typically installed on the storage tank. Its main purpose is to remove pollutants like droplets, particles, and bacteria in the carbon dioxide/air. Sanitary Stainless Steel Filter Housing is typically chosen for the carbon dioxide/air filtration device's equipment.
Conclusion
The needs of the site's useable area, liquid flow, and system working pressure should be taken into consideration, while choosing the proper filtration equipment, consumables, and other accessories. In general, the selected filter housing's flow rate should be 1.5 to 2 times the project requirements, when choosing the equipment based on liquid flow.
Water treatment plants for soft-drink production industries
Netsol Water is a corporation with roots in Greater Noida. We have been offering India's top water and wastewater treatment facilities for many years. We have constantly provided clients in a range of industries with our best services.
According to the needs of the industry, we provide RO Plants, water softeners, activated carbon filters, as well as STPs & ETPs with advanced technologies. For more information or product-purchase related issues, contact us by email at enquiry@netsolwater.com or by phone at +91-9650608473.
